Ark St Alban's Academy

Ark St Alban's Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark St Alban's Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Ark St Alban's Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ark St Alban's Academy?

Ark St Alban's Academy has 797 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ark St Alban's Academy take?

Ark St Alban's Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Ark St Alban's Academy located?

Ark St Alban's Academy is located in Birmingham, B12 0YH, Birmingham.

How do I apply to Ark St Alban's Academy?

Ark St Alban's Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Ark St Alban's Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Ark St Alban's Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Ark St Alban's Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Ark St Alban's Academy was 0.524 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ark St Alban's Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.9% of pupils at Ark St Alban's Academy are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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